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BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o.
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811 03 Bratislava 1
Slovakia

Slovakia > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. assists banks, debtors and financial institutions with their financing transactions on a domestic and cross-border scale. Miroslav Fašung and Matej Blahút jointly lead the practice; the former specialises in bond issues and related matters, while the latter is noted for his expertise in real estate project financing. Vladimír Polička is experienced in corporate lending, acquisition and leveraged finance, and asset finance.

Practice head(s):

Miroslav Fašung; Matej Blahút

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is flexible and responds swiftly. Availability is great.’

‘The team is highly professional. We appreciate the individual approach towards our company and the deep understanding of our business and needs.’

‘The dedication of BBH’s lawyers is on an exceptional level. What makes it even more exceptional is the fact that this is being experienced by us regardless of the complexity of the problem they are solving for us.’

‘Great coverage of the sector.’

‘Matej Blahút – great involvement and communication, always available.’

Key clients

MH Teplárenský holding, a.s.

UniCredit Bank S.A., Romania, Raiffeisen Bank S.A., Romania and other club lenders

Czechoslovak Group

BFF Central Europe

Waldviertler Sparkasse Bank AG

Work highlights

  • Advised MH Teplárenský holding, as the borrower, on a €160m ESG-linked syndicated club financing.
  • Advising a club of lenders, led by Banca Comerciala Romana, on the refinancing of a €127m loan to Green Group.
  • Advised BFF Central Europe on its obligations under Slovak AML regulations with respect to public authorities.

Slovakia > Dispute resolution Tier 2

The team at BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. is skilled in alternative dispute resolution methods, regularly handling out-of-court settlements. The firm is also well known for representing clients in bankruptcy proceedings. Olga Beláňová  heads up the practice and represents both local and foreign clients in significant disputes, including those arising out of restructuring processes. Roman Vydra is also noted.

Practice head(s):

Olga Beláňová

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘We think that competency, level of professionalism and really good knowledge of the Slovak legal environment are what make BBH’s team really unique. We really appreciate the quality of the lawyers from BBH as well as their level of engagement. In all our previous dealings, BBH was able to meet and even exceed our expectations. They are very detail oriented, which is what makes the difference.’

‘As regards dispute resolution, our go-to person is Olga Beláňová, who has been representing us as a litigator in numerous disputes. She guided us and provided her expertise in both court and out of court settlements. For her qualities as a lawyer and for our long-lasting cooperation, we cannot imagine a better person for this role.’

‘We mainly deal with Olga Beláňová and Roman Vydra. Both are very competent, skilled in the area of practice and we highlight especially the business and managerial attitude applied to the cases in question by Olga Beláňová.’

‘BBH is able to produce complex analysis of the case and come up with a very detailed, yet clear, solution to the case.’

‘Olga Beláňová is a market leader in this field with excellent analytical skills. Both her written and oral outputs are concise and of exceptional quality.’

‘Roman Vydra is a hardworking and experienced litigator with great presentation and negotiation skills.’

‘The practice is highly skilled in effectively solving difficult disputes with counterparties either in or out of court. Provides flexible, fast and realistic solutions applicable for real life.’

‘Skilled individuals are highly focused on delivery and reduction of complexity in order to bring about a solution.’

Key clients

Erste Group Immorent Slovensko, s.r.o.

O2 Czech Republic a.s.

Slovenská sporiteľňa, a.s. (Erste Group)

Waldviertler Sparkasse Bank AG (Erste Group)

Česká spořitelna, a.s. (Erste Group)

BMB Partners s.r.o. and their clients

ARVAL SLOVAKIA, s.r.o.

Electrolux s.r.o.

Europapier Slovensko, s. r. o.

FORTISCHEM a. s.

PPF Group N.V.

KAPRAIN Group

Nagel Slovensko s.r.o.

Innopharma, s.r.o.

Bratislavská teplárenská, a.s. (member of MH Teplárenský holding)

RE Košice, s.r.o.

SPV Košice, s.r.o.

Green Point Offices s.r.o.

Zlato, a.s.

Work highlights

  • Represented Waldviertler Sparkasse Bank AG, as pledgee, in the sale of the House of Culture in Banska Bystrica from two bankrupt companies to a JV established by the City of Banska Bystrica and the Self-Governing Region of Banska Bystrica.
  • Instructed by FORTISCHEM to act in settlement negotiations with the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic regarding unjustified state aid provided to the legal predecessor of the client.
  • Representing companies from Erste Group in disputes.

Slovakia > Projects and energy Tier 3

The energy department at BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. specialises in waste management issues, especially in connection with waste from electric and electronic equipment. Miroslav Fašung is the head of the energy team, and is expertly supported by Olga Beláňová, who is well versed in regulatory matters, as well as issues concerning grid connection and distribution.

Practice head(s):

Miroslav Fašung

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The key capability of BBH’s team is the ability to provide us with swift and practical solutions to our issues.’

‘Miroslav Fašung is a versatile and proficient lawyer, who understands our business and is able to provide us with top-level advice.’

Key clients

ESCO Distribučné sústavy, a.s.

ENVIDOM Združenie výrobcov elektrospotrebičov pre recykláciu

EKOLAMP Slovakia – Združenie výrobcov a distribútorov svetelnej techniky

KC pre staré vozidlá

Auto Recycling

ČEZ ESCO, a.s. – member of ČEZ Group

ČEZ, a.s.

ESCO Slovensko, a.s.

FORTISCHEM, a.s.

MH Teplárenský holding, a.s.

SkyToll, a.s.

Work highlights

  • Advised ESCO Slovensko, a JV between ČEZ and SPP, on the acquisition of the majority share in BIOPEL.
  • Assisted EKOLAMP Slovakia with the preparation of new template documentation regarding reserved obligations and applicable general terms and conditions.
  • Advised ENVIDOM on the readjustment of template contracts relating to the removal of waste.

Slovakia > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

The corporate and M&A team at BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. handles the gamut of matters for clients, from the structuring of complex transactions through to post-transaction issues. Miroslav Fašung leads the offering alongside Matej Blahút.

Practice head(s):

Miroslav Fašung; Matej Blahút

Testimonials

‘Practical and complex knowledge of the Slovak law.’

‘Miroslav Fašung has the ability to effectively participate in multi-jurisdictional transactions.’

‘Very good value for money. Practitioners always do the maximum for their clients.’

‘Miroslav Fašung – great knowledge of market practice and applicable law, thinks through solutions.’

‘We think that the combination of hard skills and knowledge on one side, with the soft skills and negotiation skills on the other, is what makes the team the most suitable advisor for us. We would recommend BBH to anyone who seeks advice on complex corporate, commercial or M&A matters.’

‘We mainly work with Matej Blahút. His unique understanding of the client’s needs, experience and unmatched pro-client approach makes him one of the finest on the market. He has helped us in the most significant cases and always provided us with the most quality service.’

‘Corporate and M&A work makes the foundation of our relationship with BBH. Drawing from longstanding experience with BBH, we think that their M&A practice is one of the finest on the Slovak market. They have helped us to go through major deals, where they showed unparalleled levels of expertise as well as exemplary work ethics. If you want to get a complex deal done, BBH is the one to go for.’

Key clients

ČEZ ESCO, a.s. – member of ČEZ Group

ESCO Slovensko, a.s.

PPF Group

První Investiční Group

YnveStorY a.s.

Generali Real Estate S.p.A.

Erste Group Immorent Slovensko, s.r.o.

Ing. Michal Voráček, CSc.

Kaprain Group

Work highlights

  • Advised ČEZ Group on the acquisition of ŠKODA JS a.s, which is active in the supply, service and repair of nuclear power plants.
  • Assisted PPF Group with the creation of a JV with Matej Okáli, which consolidated the companies SkyToll, a provider of electronic toll collection systems in Slovakia, CzechToll, a provider of electronic toll collection systems in the Czech Republic, technological firm TollNet, and Paysystem.
  • Advised ESCO Slovensko, a JV between ČEZ and SPP, on the acquisition of a majority share in BIOPEL.

Slovakia > Real estate and construction Tier 4

BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. is instructed by a mix of developers, buyers, sellers, and financial institutions. Olga Beláňová and Matej Blahút jointly lead the team; between them, the duo provide expertise in M&A and disputes related to the real estate market.

Practice head(s):

Olga Beláňová; Matej Blahút

Testimonials

‘Very good value for money, always finding alternative solutions.’

‘Matej Blahút – excellent for getting deals to go through and attention to detail.’

‘The BBH team has proved to consist of very gifted negotiators with an unparalelled work ethic and market understanding.’

Key clients

Erste Group Immorent

Generali Group – Generali Real Estate

ARVAL SLOVAKIA

Waldviertler Sparkasse Bank AG

GTB a.s.

Kaprain Group

První Investiční Group

Arete Group

Nagel Slovensko

O2 Slovakia

Work highlights

  • Advised the Arete Group on its acquisition of a portfolio of land, totalling approximately 80,000 square metres and including an industrial park.
  • Advising Green Point Offices on property and facility management.
  • Advising Erste Group Immorent Slovensko on the development of the IMMOPARK industrial park near Košice.

BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. (BBH SK) is a prominent Slovak law firm with an international presence. BBH is a specialist in the legal field for Central Europe currently operating in Prague and Bratislava, and having coverage in other countries in the region through a network of partner law firms.

BBH SK was established by means of merging Prague office of BBH and a team of Slovak lawyers led by Olga Beláňová in Bratislava. The result of the previous long-term cooperation was the establishment of the limited liability company BBH advokátska kancelária, s.r.o. in 2007.

BBH does not have the ambition to become a competitor of international law firms doing business on a global basis, but to further develop what has the greatest added value for our clients – superior experience based on the best legal service in each country and knowledge of the region and its environment.

BBH offers international and domestic clients legal advice on cross-border transactions and in litigation and arbitration proceedings held before all manner of tribunal and provides strategic counsel in most areas of law. Due to the firm’s daily international practice, BBH lawyers understand the objectives, expectations and requirements of their prominent clients and can satisfy their exacting needs with high-level innovative legal support.

Department Name Email Telephone
Banking and finance Miroslav Fašung mfasung@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
Banking and finance Matej Blahút mblahut@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
Capital markets Miroslav Fašung mfasung@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
Energy Miroslav Fašung mfasung@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
Competition Miroslav Fašung mfasung@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
Litigation and arbitration Olga Beláňová obelanova@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
M&A and corporate Miroslav Fašung mfasung@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
M&A and corporate Olga Beláňová obelanova@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
M&A and corporate Matej Blahút mblahut@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
Real estate Matej Blahút mblahut@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
Real estate Olga Beláňová obelanova@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
Insolvency and restructuring Olga Beláňová obelanova@bbh.sk +421-2-2086-1020 (21)
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Olga Beláňová photo Olga Beláňová Partner Olga Beláňová is a Founding Partner of BBH SK. She heads…
Dominika Biela photo Dominika Biela Dominika Biela is an Attorney at Law at BBH. In her legal…
Matej Blahút photo Matej Blahút Partner Matej Blahút is a partner in BBH SK, being a Co-head of…
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Veronika Matuščinová photo Veronika Matuščinová Senior Associate Veronika Matuščinová is a Senior Associate with BBH SK currently…
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Vladimir Policka photo Vladimir Policka Vladimír Polička is a counsel of BBH. His excellent banking and finance…
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Alexandra Sulíková photo Alexandra Sulíková Alexandra is an attorney-at-law at BBH. She graduated from Queen Mary University…
Roman Vydra photo Roman Vydra Senior Associate Roman Vydra is a Senior Associate with BBH, specializing in…
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